Political spat threatens Nicaraguan democracy: OAS

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MANAGUA, Nicaragua (Reuters) - A battle for power that could bring down Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolanos is threatening democracy in the Central American nation, the Organization of American States said on Friday.

The Nicaraguan Congress is to vote on Tuesday on whether to strip government officials, including Bolanos, of criminal immunity for alleged electoral campaign funding abuses.

If Bolanos loses his immunity, he could be prosecuted. If found guilty, he would be forced to resign.

"The escalation of the institutional and political crisis in Nicaragua threatens the country's democratic governance, the legitimate exercise of power, and the rule of law," the OAS said in a strongly worded statement.

Reuters